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BX04 VVG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,519 mi
Last recorded117,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 112,138 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 112,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,043 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil warning light flash intermittently

spanner warning

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil warning light flash intermittently

spanner warning

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,929 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,313 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low down to 3mm.

inner driveshaft oil seals leaking.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,853 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BX04 VVG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX04 VVG registered?

BX04 VVG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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